The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $14.2 million in 52 grants that support urban agriculture and innovative production, including a project in Green Bay.
This investment, which includes American Rescue Plan Act funds, will enable grant recipients like the Howard‐Suamico School District to increase food production and access in economically distressed communities. It will also provide job training and education, and allow partners to develop business plans and zoning proposals.
“This competitive grant program has already had tremendous impacts for communities across the country, including right here in Wisconsin, and we look forward to co-investing in bold ideas to support agriculture in the urban landscape while also empowering local communities to provide fresh, healthful foods,” says Jamie Keith, Acting Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist in Wisconsin. “This grant program is part of our broad support for urban agriculture, local and regional food systems and underserved communities.”
Howard‐Suamico Goes Hydroponic is a project that will improve the school’s access to local, fresh, and nutritious food, while also teaching students about innovative agriculture production, using hydroponic technology.
In total, projects were funded in 27 states. See a complete list of grant recipients and project summaries: https://www.usda.gov/topics/urban
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